Positive Linear Systems: Theory and Applications

by Lorenzo Farina, Sergio Rinaldi

Overview

A complete study on an important class of linear dynamicalsystems-positive linear systems

One of the most often-encountered systems in nearly all areas ofscience and technology, positive linear systems is a specific butremarkable and fascinating class. Renowned scientists LorenzoFarina and Sergio Rinaldi introduce readers to the world ofpositive linear systems in their rigorous but highly accessiblebook, rich in applications, examples, and figures.

This professional reference is divided into three main parts: Thefirst part contains the definitions and basic properties ofpositive linear systems. The second part, following the theoreticalexposition, reports the main conceptual results, consideringapplicable examples taken from a number of widely used models. Thethird part is devoted to the study of some classes of positivelinear systems of particular relevance in applications (such as theLeontief model, the Leslie model, the Markov chains, thecompartmental systems, and the queueing systems). Readers familiarwith linear algebra and linear systems theory will appreciate theway arguments are treated and presented.

Extraordinarily comprehensive, Positive Linear Systemsfeatures:
* Applications from a variety of backgrounds including modeling,control engineering, computer science, demography, economics,bioengineering, chemistry, and ecology
* References and annotated bibliographies throughout the book
* Two appendices concerning linear algebra and linear systemstheory for readers unfamiliar with the mathematics used

Farina and Rinaldi make no effort to hide their enthusiasm for thetopics presented, making Positive Linear Systems: Theory andApplications an indispensable resource for researchers andprofessionals in a broad range of fields.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471384564
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	07/03/2000
Series:	Pure and Applied Mathematics: A Wiley Series of Texts, Monographs and Tracts , #50
Pages:	318
Product dimensions:	6.48(w) x 9.43(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

LORENZO FARINA, PhD, is Associate Professor of Modeling and Simulation, Dipartimento di Informatica e Sistemistica, Universita di Roma "La Sapienza," Italy. SERGIO RINALDI, PhD, is Full Professor of Systems Theory, Dipartimento di Elettronica e Informazione, Politecnico di Milano, Italy.

Table of Contents

DEFINITIONS.

Definitions and Conditions of Positivity.

Influence Graphs.

Irreducibility, Excitability and Transparency.

PROPERTIES.

Stability.

Spectral Characterization of Irreducible Systems.

Positivity of Equilibria.

Reachability and Observability.

Realization.

Minimum Phase.

Interconnected Systems.

APPLICATIONS.

Input-Output Analysis.

Age-Structured Population Models.

Markov Chains.

Compartmental Systems.

Queueing Systems.

Conclusions.

Annotated Bibliography.

Bibliography.

Appendices.

Index.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Explores a class of linear dynamical systems called positive linear systems whose state variables take only non-negative values." (SciTech Book News,Vol. 24, No. 4, December 2000)

"The exposition of the topics is consistent and clear. The book is addressed to graduate students, scientists and engineers in control." (Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2001g)

"This book gives an interesting overview of results regarding single-input single-output, time-invariant, finite-dimensional linear poitive systems." (Mathematical Reviews, 2001g:93001)

"There are lots of things to like about this book. In particular, I liked the appendix on element so f linear systems theory.... Then there is the clear enthusiasm of the authors for the subject...useful for self study or as a supplement in a more advanced course..." (SIAM Review, Vol. 43, No. 3)

"Very well-written and well-organized suitable for students who have had a first course in differential equations." (American Mathematical Monthly, January 2002)

"...the authors really succeed in conveying their enthusiasm and the flavor of the subject..." (Zentralblatt Math, Vol.988, No.13, 2002)

Editorial Reviews

"Explores a class of linear dynamical systems called positivelinear systems whose state variables take only non-negativevalues." (SciTech Book News,Vol. 24, No. 4, December 2000)

"The exposition of the topics is consistent and clear. The book isaddressed to graduate students, scientists and engineers incontrol." (Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2001g)

"This book gives an interesting overview of results regardingsingle-input single-output, time-invariant, finite-dimensionallinear poitive systems." (Mathematical Reviews, 2001g:93001)

"There are lots of things to like about this book. In particular, Iliked the appendix on element so f linear systems theory.... Thenthere is the clear enthusiasm of the authors for thesubject...useful for self study or as a supplement in a moreadvanced course..." (SIAM Review, Vol. 43, No. 3)

"Very well-written and well-organized suitable for students whohave had a first course in differential equations." (AmericanMathematical Monthly, January 2002)

"...the authors really succeed in conveying their enthusiasm andthe flavor of the subject..." (Zentralblatt Math, Vol.988, No.13,2002)

From the Publisher

Explores a class of linear dynamical systems called positive linear systems whose state variables take only non-negative values.

SciTech Book News

This book gives an interesting overview of results regarding single-input single-output, time-invariant, finite-dimensional linear positive systems.

Mathematical Reviews

Explores a class of linear dynamical systems called positive linear systems whose state variables take only non-negative values. Farina (University of Rome) and Rinaldi (Milan Polytechnic) begin with definitions and the basic properties of positive linear systems. The main conceptual results are then reported<-->stability, spectral characterization of irreducible systems, positivity of equilibria, reachability and observability, realization, minimum phase, and interconnected systems. The book concludes with the study of some classes of positive linear systems of particular relevance in applications, such as the Leontief model used by economists, the Leslie model used by demographers, the Markov chains, the compartmental models, and the queuing systems. Two appendices review linear algebra and linear systems theory. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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